Comparison

RightNow Media vs myLU

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RightNow Media

Access a vast library of Bible study videos, children's shows, and leadership resources. Stream content, download guides, and read the Bible in multiple translations. Available offline and in multiple languages.

Highlights
  • Vast streaming video library
  • In-app study guides
  • Multi-language support
  • Offline playback
  • Audio-only mode
  • Content recommendations
  • TV casting
Features
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Access the world’s largest library of Bible study video resources with the RightNow Media app. Stream content for small groups, find shows for kids, and download helpful guides for leaders. All of it available anytime, anywhere. Available for free to anyone with a RightNow Media subscription through their organization. FEATURES • Streaming Library – Watch 25,000+ videos anytime, anywhere. • In-App Study Guides – Follow along while watching RightNow Media Original series. • Bible Access – Read on your own or while watching videos. Available in 16 translations. **For church and ministry accounts. • Multi-Language Support – Content available in up to 12 languages (includes audio dubs and subtitles). • Offline Playback – Temporarily access content when you’re not near an internet connection. • Audio-Only Mode – Listen to content without video—great for commutes, working out, etc. • Manage Content – Add videos to My Saved to watch later. Pick up where you left off with Keep Watching. • Browse & Search – Browse topical libraries. Use keyword search and advanced filters. • Interactive Content & Assignments – View and complete assigned content on the go. • Share & Invite – Share content and RightNow Media access with others. • TV Casting – Stream content from your device to your TV with Chromecast, Roku, etc. • Content Recommendations – Receive notifications about new and relevant content. • User-Friendly Design – Light and dark modes; easy access to your organization’s library; updated navigation. WATCH CONTENT FROM TRUSTED LEADERS • Francis Chan • Jennie Allen • Tony Evans • J.D. Greear • Tony Dungy • James Brown • Patrick Lencioni • Henry Cloud • Jon Acuff • Nona Jones • Sadie Robertson Huff RightNow Media subscriptions are exclusively available through churches, schools, businesses, and other organizations. Want more information about giving access to everyone in your organization? Learn more: www.rightnowmedia.org

About

myLU

This app centralizes personalized updates and campus news for a university community. It offers customizable navigation, a personalized newsfeed, and quick access to academic, financial, and campus safety information. Users can manage their profile, receive push notifications, and utilize integrated services like email and athletics.

Highlights
  • Customizable navigation and newsfeed
  • Access to academics and financial information
  • Campus safety protocols and public safety
  • Student checklist and integrated email
  • University athletics updates
  • Push notifications for important alerts
Features
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Welcome to Liberty University's myLU app, a personalized, user-friendly experience on both desktop and mobile platforms. It organizes content so that you can access personalized updates and LU campus news all in one convenient location. Features include the following: - Customizable Set Navigation - Customizable Newsfeed - Application Pages - myWidgets - Academics - Financial Check-in - Financial Aid - FlamesPass - Student Checklist - Liberty E-mail - Liberty Flames Athletics - Public Safety Protocols - Push Notifications - User Profile and Settings - Search

Screenshots

RightNow Media4 screens
myLU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RightNow Media at 3.8 against myLU's 2.3. RightNow Media also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 13%) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 213). myLU's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RightNow Media holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 213 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of RightNow Media's written reviews are positive against 13% of myLU's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RightNow Media ships an update every 5 weeks, myLU every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RightNow Media versus myLU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRightNow MediamyLU
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (1.1K ratings) — better2.3 (213 ratings)
Positive reviews37.3% of reviews — better13.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better213
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRightNow MinistriesLiberty University

Customer experience

RightNow Media

All ratings1,063 ratings
Positive64.1%
Neutral12.6%
Negative23.3%
Written reviews193 reviews
Positive37.3%
Neutral20.2%
Negative42.5%

myLU

All ratings213 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative65.3%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive13.0%
Neutral8.7%
Negative78.3%

Bugs and requests

RightNow Media

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

myLU

Reported bugs

27 issues
  • Cannot connect to network
  • App just spins and cannot log in
  • Session keeps expiring
  • App doesn't work anymore
  • Constantly loads and says failure to load
Show 22 more
  • Blocks Kaltura
  • Endless loop of apps going back and forth to sign in
  • Third party block issue
  • Constantly fail to connect to the internet
  • Stuck in perpetual loading or says cannot connect
  • Constantly crashes and logs out
  • Microsoft Authenticator not popping up
  • White screen when trying to log on
  • Hardly ever access email, only shows white screen
  • Blank white screen upon opening
  • Unable to login with unexpected error message
  • Login loop
  • Redirects to webpage for basic functions
  • Cannot see washers and dryers
  • Cannot find anything easily
  • Logs you out daily
  • Takes you to webpage for dining hours
  • Does not come close to LU Today's functionality
  • Login issues with Microsoft Authenticator asking for QR code or code and URL
  • Endless sign in loop
  • Keeps going back to Microsoft login screen
  • Refreshing back to sign in page

Requested features

8 requests
  • Bring back LU Today
  • Improve app functionality beyond links
  • Fix Kaltura video player issue
  • Make app more mobile-friendly
  • Add dining hours information
Show 3 more
  • Add bus maps
  • Improve login process
  • Fix screen fit on iPhone 15 Pro Max

In-app purchases

None

RightNow Media

No in-app purchases

None

myLU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RightNow Media free?
RightNow Media is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myLU free?
myLU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RightNow Media or myLU?
RightNow Media is rated higher. RightNow Media averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while myLU averages 2.3 from 213 ratings.
Do RightNow Media or myLU have ads?
Neither RightNow Media nor myLU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RightNow Media or myLU?
RightNow Media ships an update every 5 weeks, and myLU every 3 weeks. Most recently, RightNow Media was updated on November 6, 2026 and myLU on November 3, 2026.

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